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MIAMI (AP) — The Marlins acquired right-handed pitcher Tyler Phillips from the Philadelphia Phillies in exchange for cash, Miami announced Wednesday.

TORONTO — Like other Major League Baseball teams, the Toronto Blue Jays are brimming with optimism going into the season opener. "I think we have a very complete team," catcher Alejandro Kirk said Wednesday through an interpreter.

PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Diamondbacks signed left-hander Jalen Beeks to a $1.25 million, one-year deal and selected the contract of veteran righty Shelby Miller on Wednesday as they worked to solidify their bullpen before opening day.

NEW YORK (AP) — Teams won 52.2% of their ball/strike challenges during the spring training test of robot umpires, and catchers had a markedly better success rate than pitchers.

BOSTON (AP) — Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Wednesday that newly acquired free agent Alex Bregman will play third base this season, with incumbent Rafael Devers moving to designated hitter.

CINCINNATI (AP) — Cincinnati Reds outfielder Austin Hays was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left calf strain on Wednesday.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers say they have accepted President Donald Trump’s invitation to the White House to celebrate their World Series title.

SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) — Texas Rangers left-hander Cody Bradford says he realized early on that he probably wouldn’t ever possess the type of fastball that causes scouts to take a second look at their radar guns.

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ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Outfielder Mickey Moniak was released by the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday after beating the team in salary arbitration and will receive $483,781 in termination pay rather than his $2 million salary.